Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative

Dr. Matt Offord serves as a Senior Lecturer in Experiential Leadership Education and Associate Director of Learning and Teaching at the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School. His innovative teaching approach combines experiential methods with 'ecopedagogy,' focusing on sustainable and responsible leadership through real-world experiences. He specializes in outdoor learning, business simulations, and educational escape rooms to bring management theory to life. As the School's academic lead for Technology Enhanced Learning and Teaching (TELT) and AI, he pioneers innovative teaching methods. His research interests include postdigital ecopedagogy, cultural evolution of leadership, and the impact of AI on authentic leadership. He leads the comprehensive "Data-Driven Leadership Skills Specialization" on Coursera, consisting of four courses that help leaders navigate modern management challenges. A Senior Fellow of Recognising Excellence in Teaching and Certified Management and Business Educator, Dr. Offord has delivered executive education globally while mentoring early-career academics and PhD tutors. His work emphasizes the importance of experiential learning in developing effective leadership skills for the digital age.